Open AccessResource Management Act 1991: Its impact upon the rural scene
Author(s) -
New E
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
proceedings of the new zealand grassland association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1179-4577
pISSN - 0369-3902
DOI - 10.33584/jnzg.1992.54.2029
Subject(s) - business , natural resource , natural resource management , resource management (computing) , environmental planning , environmental resource management , sustainable management , resource (disambiguation) , rural area , natural (archaeology) , sustainability , natural resource economics , geography , economics , political science , computer science , computer network , archaeology , law , ecology , biology
The purpose of the Resource Management Act (RMA) is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources and is primarily concerned with the effects of activities. Regional Councils may impose their will upon the management of natural and physical resources. Farmers adjacent to coastlines, rivers and streams may see many impacts as public access is enhanced. Landscape values must be protected and these can impinge upon rural working, productive environments. The degree to which the rural sector is affected will be determined by its input and the strictures in Regional policy statements and District plans. Keywords sustainable management, activities, effects, public participation